CNBC Economy / Updates
- Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike September 18, 2026The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.
- Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged September 17, 2026The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.
- UK inflation jumps to 3.1% as energy costs soar September 17, 2026The reading comes a day before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.